Dawud
O. S. Noibi is a retired Professor
of Islamic Studies at the University of Ibadan, in Ibadan, Nigeria, where
he taught Islamic Studies for 23 years. He was also the Imam of the
university's Muslim Community until retirement in 1996. As research
professor and consultant with IQRA Trust, London, he is engaged in the
work of helping people to better understand the various teachings of Islam
including a responsible attitude to ecology. He has also been involved in
a number of international multi-faith activities.

Abstract of paper given at Islam
and Ecology conference:
The Khalifah and His Trust: An Islamic
Perspective on Ecological Responsibility

To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth. He created and
sustains all that is in and on earth for the benefit of humankind, whom He
also made His khulafa' (trustees) to look after these earthly
creation for their own good, but also as an act of 'ibadah (service
to, and worship of Allah). Humans are therefore accountable to Allah as to
how well or badly they handle the trust. Thus, concern for ecology is a
religious responsibility of Muslims.